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Jun
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Jun
Elkhart VP of Medical Affairs: “I can confidently say that we are prepared”
During the past week, Elkhart County has seen an increase in positive COVID-19 patients. The rate of increase has been concerning not only to people in the community, but also to people in health care, said Dr. Michelle Bache, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Elkhart General Hospital. Here is our...
29
May
“How we lead now is how people will remember us”
As I sit here on this early Saturday morning with nobody else awake in my household, I’m reflecting on the situation we’re all going through in our world and in our organization. A few thoughts come to mind. First, if you’ve formally studied the theories of leadership, it’s highly likely that...
28
May
Notice of Improper Disposal of Records Incident
About the data Incident Central Files, Inc. ("Central Files") was entrusted to provide secure record storage and destruction, during the respective time periods below, for the following South Bend-area entities (the “South Bend Entities”) which publish this notice: Saint Joseph Health System (1999-2013) Allied Physicians of Michiana (1995-2007) New Avenues (June...
19
May
Supporting the front lines during the pandemic
“In my career, I’ve always been clear on things that I don’t ever want to be good at. Helping to lead and support an organization through a global pandemic would be one of those things. It is a competency I hope we never have to develop further beyond our current...
15
May
Kreg Gruber: Recognizing hidden blessings during a troubled time
"My perspective is all about the hidden blessings that are occurring while we are also going through a troubled time. For example, TIME has become a gift. Our young adult kids were “all over the place." One in Rhode Island, one in Michigan, and one at Purdue. They have all...
08
May
Memorial nurse describes working on the front line during the pandemic
Asa Wood, RN, Memorial Hospital of South Bend, describes the anxiety, uncertainty and sleepless nights surrounding the first days of working on the front line during the pandemic. Asa is one of many Beacon nurses who volunteered to care for COVID-19 patients. "When I first started nursing school, I never imagined...
07
May
Dr. Dale Patterson: Beacon is open and ready to serve
Dr. Dale Patterson, Memorial’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, discusses how Beacon Health System is open and ready to serve you and your loved ones. If you don’t feel well, or you have questions for your doctor, Dr. Patterson said don’t wait. Beacon has measures in place at every facility...
30
Apr
BMG nurse postpones May wedding because of COVID-19
Misty Harding, RN, Clinical Supervisor at Beacon Medical Group’s Schwartz-Wiekamp office in Mishawaka, shares how her family's life has changed due to COVID-19. "My daughter is a senior at Mishawaka High School. She is also a tennis player for MHS. Due to the coronavirus, her senior year was cut short like all of...
28
Apr